Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints New President and CEO
Mary Lanning Healthcare is pleased to announce the selection of Shanna Stofer, PharmD MHA, as President & CEO of the organization. She will begin her new position on July 13.
MercyOne Announces New President and CEO
After a nationwide search, Robert Baxter, FACHE, has been named the new president and CEO of MercyOne beginning on Monday, June 22. Bob will succeed Michael Taylor, who has served in an interim capacity since the beginning of January.
MercyOne President CEO Bob Ritz to Retire in January
MercyOne President and CEO Robert (Bob) Ritz, FACHE, has announced his retirement effective January 2, 2026.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints Interim CEO
Effective September 23, 2025, Eric Barber will no longer serve as President and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare. The MLH Board of Trustees acknowledges Eric’s contributions to the
Tiffany Lawrence Named Among Becker’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know
For the second consecutive year, Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Health Fargo president and CEO, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Women hospital presidents and CEOs to know” list.
Children’s Minnesota Names Emily Chapman, MD, as New President and CEO
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the selection of Emily Chapman, MD, as its new president and CEO, effective Aug 2. This comes after an extensive months-long national search following the announcement of the planned retirement of Dr. Marc Gorelick, MD, earlier this year.
MercyOne Issues Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the "People's Pope, " he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church.
Sanford Health Appoints Andy Munce as President and CEO of Sioux Falls Region
Sanford Health has named Andy Munce president and CEO of the Sioux Falls region of Sanford Health. Munce, who has more than 20 years of service in the health care sector, previously served as the chief operating officer and interim president and CEO of the Sioux Falls region.
Sanford Health President & CEO, Bill Gassen, to Explore the Future of Digital Healthcare in Main Stage Session at HLTH Europe
Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, will join a dynamic contingent of industry leaders in front of a global audience to discuss how Sanford Health is using virtual care to expand access to health care in rural and underserved communities.
Children’s Minnesota Announces Dr. Marc Gorelick’s Retirement as President and CEO
Children’s Minnesota today announced the upcoming retirement of its esteemed President and CEO, Dr. Marc Gorelick, effective July 2025. Dr. Gorelick has led the organization with distinction as CEO since December of 2017, leaving a legacy of innovation, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of children.
Spotlight on Sara Hayden Parris: New President of the Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association Board
Sarah Hayden Parris, MHA, has taken the helm as the new president of the Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association (IHLA) board. Parris, who serves as the Associate Director of Administrative Services at Iowa State University's Thielen Student Health Center, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to enhancing healthcare services in Iowa.
Good Samaritan Society President and CEO Leads National Dialogue on Quality Care
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society – the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services – will share insights on delivering high quality care to seniors at the 2024 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Conference for CEOs and Executive Leaders Nov. 13 in Austin, Texas.
CHI Health Mercy-Council Bluffs Welcomes Kristen Blum as New President
CHI Health Mercy-Council Bluffs is proud to announce Kristen Blum as its new president, effective September 29.
CHI Health Immanuel Welcomes Ashby as New President
CHI Health names Anthony Ashby, FACHE, MBA, as the next president of CHI Health Immanuel. Ashby will transition into the role on Sept. 15, 2024, after serving as the hospital’s interim president since April 2024
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy Welcomes Bierle as New President
CHI Health announces Dennis Bierle, MHA, as the next president of CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy. Bierle will begin July 8.
Longacre Named President of CHI Health Lakeside & Midlands
CHI Health announces Mark Longacre, MHA, MPT, FACHE, as the next president of CHI Health Lakeside and CHI Health Midlands hospitals. Longacre will begin June 10, 2024.
Sanford Health President & CEO Bill Gassen recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023.
Spencer Hospital Announces Internal Candidate For President Role
The Spencer Hospital Board of Trustees has announced plans to formally interview the hospital’s Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Operations, Brenda Tiefenthaler, for the position of hospital president.
MercyOne Announces Tom Clark As MercyOne Western Iowa President
MercyOne is excited to announce the selection of Tom Clark, FACHE, HFA, as the new president of MercyOne Western Iowa. Clark brings multiple years of experience leading faith-based hospitals and health system operations.
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[Interview] Lorenzo Suter, Regional President & CEO of UnityPoint Health–Sioux City
This past summer, Lorenzo Suter became the Regional President and CEO of UnityPoint Health–Sioux City and Senior VP of UnityPoint Health. Suter, a Kentucky native who grew up homeless, started his tenure by scheduling one-on-one meetings with every one of his 1,700 employees. We caught up with him between meetings to find out more about his management style, his first few months in Sioux City, and his hopes for the future.